Once Woods winds up his torso, his arms stop lifting. This makes him compact and allows him to hit the ball with both his arms and his entire body together. The result is a more powerful swing and a greater chance of squaring the clubface at impact.

The arms and torso must work as a unit to build solid tempo and maintain a strong, balanced swing.

Give this approach a try next time you’re on the course or range. Feel like you are swinging three quarters on your backswing. Still make a full turn but don’t let your arms go above your shoulders.

Watch how much more accurate your shots are and how far they go. I bet you’ll be surprised.